JERICHO, NY–(Marketwire – December 8, 2010) – Starting today, for 48-hours only, Aer Lingus is offering companion fares on winter travel to Ireland for as little as $99* each way.

Buy any round-trip, economy class ticket from Boston (Logan), Chicago (O’Hare), New York (JFK) or Orlando (MCO) to Ireland for travel between January 13 and March 31, 2011 on aerlingus.com (sample fares listed below). Then call (800) IRISH-AIR to book a companion for $99*each way from New York and Boston or $119* each way from Chicago and Orlando. All companion fares are based on round-trip purchase and government taxes/fees are not included.

Fares start as low as $199** each way based on a round-trip purchase from New York and Boston to Ireland for travel between January 13 and March 31, 2011. Fares from Chicago start at $229** each way, while Orlando fares start from $249** each way. These fares are based on round-trip purchase and government taxes/fees are not included.

Remember this offer is only available through December 9th. Visit www.aerlingus.com for full details.

*Companion offer is available with the purchase of any one roundtrip economy class ticket on U.S.-originating scheduled Aer Lingus services between specified cities and Dublin, purchased via www.aerlingus.com between 12/8/10 and 12/9/10 by 7:00 PM EST for travel between 1/13/11 and 3/31/11. The companion ticket is priced each way, based on roundtrip travel on a Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu (additional $15 each way for travel on a Fri/Sat/Sun) and must be booked by calling 1-800-IRISH AIR by 9:00 PM EST on 12/10/10. Both passengers must travel on the same flights and dates. Excludes U.S. government taxes, fees, airport facility charges as well as foreign inspection, security and other gov’t/airport charges, fees and taxes of up to $30 eastbound and $95 westbound and the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 for U.S. enplanements. Child/Infant discounts do not apply. Additional baggage charge may apply; see below. Cannot be combined with any other discount, promotion or any award redemption. Not valid for Business Class and Vacation Store products.

**$199, $229 and $249 fares shown available exclusively at aerlingus.com until 7:00PM EST on 12/9/10. Fares are each way, based on round-trip, economy class travel on U.S.-originating scheduled Aer Lingus services between specified markets and Dublin on a Mon/Tue/Wed Thu. Additional $15 each way for travel on a Fri/Sat/Sun. Must travel between 1/13/11 and 3/31/11. Min. stay: Sat. night. Blackout dates: Boston: 02/16/11 – 02/19/11; Chicago 03/09/11 – 03/12/11 and Orlando 02/19/11 – 03/01/11. Excludes U.S. government taxes, fees, airport facility charges as well as foreign inspection, security and other gov’t/airport charges, fees and taxes of up to $30 eastbound and $95 westbound (depending on itinerary) and the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 for U.S. enplanements. Child/Infant discounts do apply. Higher fares may also be available throughout travel period.

All offers: Additional baggage charge may apply. To view our baggage fees, visit www.aerlingus.com/travelinformation/baggage. Full payment is made at the time of reservation. Seats are limited and fares may not be available on all flights. Tickets are nonrefundable. Any change in itinerary may result in an increase in fare and is subject to penalty. If change results in lower fare, no refund applies. Not eligible for accrual of frequent flyer points/mileage. Stopovers are not permitted. Valid for new bookings only. Other restrictions may apply. Fares, taxes, fees, rules and offers are subject to be changed or withdrawn without notice. Visit aerlingus.com for full terms and conditions. (800) IRISH-AIR (474-7424) hours of operation are 8:30 AM EST to 9:00 PM EST.